Nashville's tech scene is hot — and we had the coverage to prove it in our November magazine — and the action came from all corners in the past year. We were reminded that HCA, the region's biggest company, is also one of its main tech companies and that Griffin Industries is a global presence. For more of our technology coverage, click here. And for other 2012 Top Reads lists, click here.

 
1. HCA to build Antioch data center
Project to create 150+ jobs by 2017

2. Hillenmeyer venture, Just A Pinch parent land VC cash
Chicago Bear linebacker rolling out company linking athletes, fans, video games

3. Griffin opens in world's most primo location
Or, at least, what will soon be one of the world's most primo locations

4. AirStrip opening Nashville office
San Antonio-based developer of mobile patient monitoring software hires local KPMG veteran

5. Apple store looking to hire in Cool Springs
Massive location replacing both Brooks Brothers, Abercrombie & Fitch

6. HCA tech chief to retire in the spring
Hospital chain's IT group employs about 3,600

7. Leaf 'increasingly looking like a flop'
Many consumers still hung up on electric cars’ limited range

8. iPayment CEO reaches nine-figure deal with California litigant
Daily to leave after payment processor buys out his majority stake

9. Microsoft 'holiday store' coming to Green Hills
Tech giant looks locally for one of 30 sites

10. Booming health IT consultants bought
NY firm joined by management, McWhorters